From Aruba. The ordeal of standing in line at the Palapa Hut in the late afternoon heat to reserve a palapa was a time-honored tradition. Now that tradition is replaced by an app. All reservations are by app. The lady at the hut simply confirms your reservation and points you in the right direction.
I am reminded of a story told to me by Stu who introduced me to Aruba so many years ago.
“Two men are in line at the Palapa Hut at 7 am. One says to the other that he has seen him every morning.
“Do you own here?
“No. I rent.
“ First time to Aruba?
“ Oh, no. I’ve been coming for twenty years
“ And you haven’t bought? Why not?
“I don’t want to make a commitment !
Unfortunately, you can’t have that conversation in the app.